Tag: Oceanport
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Safe boating course set for July 11, 12
Coast Boating School will conduct a New Jersey mandatory safe boating course, under the New Jersey State Law, at Oceanport First Aid, Oceanport, from 6-9:30 p.m. on July 11 and July 12. The cost is $75. For more information or to register, call 732-279-0562.
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Shore Paddle event called off due to fear of jellyfish
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- The Shore Paddle event has felt the sting of the jellyfish. Clean Ocean Action (COA) has pulled the plug on the third annual event due to fears of the clinging jellyfish in the Shrewsbury River. The Sandy Hook-based environmental group announced this past week that the Shore Paddle event…
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Monmouth Park draws big crowd on Father’s Day
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- Monmouth Park officials had a much-needed successful Father’s Day with more than 20,000 estimated in attendance. Track officials reported that 20,342 people entered the park during the June 19 slate of races. Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace, a regular visitor to the track, said the increased crowd was noticeable. “I…
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Oceanport has more time on affordable housing decision
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT- The borough has received an extension to make a decision on the future of two Habitat for Humanity housing units, part of the borough’s affordable housing plan. Mayor Jay Coffey said during the June 2 meeting that the borough has received an extension to make the ultimate decision on…
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Oceanport farmers market to benefit first aid squad
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Borough residents will be able to buy their locally grown tomatoes, corn and peppers every Thursday this summer. The Borough Council passed a resolution of support during the May 19 meeting for a weekly farmers market to be held at the Oceanport First Aid Squad building on Pemberton…
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Mail carrier operations will resume in Oceanport
The United States Postal Service announced they will resume mail carrier operations at the Oceanport Post Office on June 1. The Oceanport Post Office was temporarily closed after a fire in July of 2015. The Oceanport Post Office reopened in late January of this year, but mail carriers continued to report out of the Monmouth…
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New festivals coming to Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT — Monmouth Park’s events schedule will feature a family-friendly mix of fan favorites and a number of new festivals as live racing returns to the Jersey Shore for the 2016 season. The headliner Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival will take place from May 28-30. Admission gates open 11 a.m. This year, there will be…
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Oceanport holds off on affordable housing decision
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Borough Council remains undecided on where Habitat for Humanity should be permitted to construct a pair of affordable housing units that would meet the borough’s affordable housing requirements. During a May 12 special meeting, the Borough Council passed a resolution asking for the planning board to recommend…
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Safe boating course set for June 6, 7
Coast Boating School LLC will conduct a New Jersey mandatory safe boating course, under the New Jersey State Law, at Oceanport First Aid, Oceanport, from 6-9:30 p.m. on June 6 and June 7. The cost is $75. For more information or to register, call 732-279-0562.
